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LA Fires make us ask: Who Do You Have? What Do You Need? How to Cope After the LA Wildfires
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left deep scars on our community, both physically and emotionally. Entire neighborhoods have been displaced, families have lost their homes, and the landscape we love has been transformed. But beyond the visible damage, there is an invisible toll—one that lingers in our hearts and minds long after the flames have been extinguished. As
End People-Pleasing: How to Reclaim Your Voice and Relationships
People-Pleasing is exhausting Wrestling with the urge to please others can lead you to say yes when you often want to say no. Whether it’s a boss who overlooks your limits or a partner whose disappointment feels unbearable, many people feel pressured to prioritize others’ happiness over their own. This tendency is rooted in a desire for approval, fear of
Overcome Medical Anxiety: 5 Tips for a Stress-Free Doctor’s Visit
Medical anxiety can make doctor’s appointments feel overwhelming, triggering dread, racing thoughts, and physical tension. If you’re among the one in three people who avoid medical care due to fear, you’re not alone. This article shares five practical steps to reduce medical anxiety, helping you approach appointments with calm and confidence. Why Medical Anxiety Feels So Overwhelming When you have
Tools for Lasting Change: How to Craft Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Change is not easy to achieve. We are patterned humans, and it is more of a journey than a clear-cut path. As a therapist, one of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping individuals navigate change. The new year offers a natural opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to go. Resolutions can be
Start Arguing the Right Way: How to Improve Your Most Frustrating Argument in 5 Minutes
Your most common couple fight is likely causing you weekly or even daily stress. Arguing with your partner can feel repetitive… and they are. Every couple has a consistent pattern to their arguments. When you can understand your pattern, you’re well on your way to creating a new one. This post will help you understand your pattern – called a
How to survive family conflict post-election holiday season
It’s post-election holiday season which means family gatherings have a special glow this year. Possibly the glow of rage and disappointment, or the glow of triumph and excitement. Either way, family members intermingling with contrasting glows can feel like potential for a major clash. Here are some pointers based on psychological theories about how to navigate spending time with family
People Pleasing: The Root Cause and How To Set Boundaries
People pleasing can feel like a constant emotional tug-of-war. It’s exhausting always putting others’ needs before your own, afraid that addressing your needs will lead to conflict or disappointment. You might agree to help out even when you’re already overwhelmed, or go out of your way to make others comfortable, only to be left feeling drained, resentful, and disconnected from
Partner trust issues? How to rebuild trust after betrayal
Trust is the foundation of all relationships. When partners trust each other, it builds safety in the relationship. Safety allows partners to express their emotions freely and allows each partner to know that they are not alone. When trust issues arise, they affect intimacy and closeness. Trust issues can stem from past experiences with previous relationships, attachment styles developed in
Procrastinating: Understand Root Causes and How to Stop Now
Procrastinating leaves you feeling frustrated, guilty, and stuck, especially when it becomes a pattern in your life. We all procrastinate sometimes, whether it’s putting off an important task, delaying a difficult conversation, or avoiding a responsibility we find overwhelming. But why do we put things off, even when we know it’s not helping us in the long run? This blogs